Devon Tourist Information

For holidays, Devon is perhaps best known for its southwest coast, also referred to as the English Riviera.

The maritime towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, that line the 22 miles of English Riviera coastline, offer some of the best beaches in the county and are home to some of the top attractions such as the famous Paignton Zoo, Torquay's Living Coast, Cockington Old Village and Country Park and the Agatha Christie Mile to name but a few.

In Brixham you can step aboard a replica of Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hind. Nearby is Dartmouth with its rich naval history and all these towns offer a vibrant summer of activity on the water. The Devon coast is littered with charming seaside towns with lots of character, shops, galleries and entertainment spots that can provide a welcome break from sunbathing and watersports. If you are feeling "twitchy" then head for the Exe River estuary with its abundant bird life or just sit along the cliffs on the coastline and dolphin spot.

Devon is not only a county with rolling green hills and fertile valleys - how can it be with the rugged beauty of Dartmoor contained within its  borders?  Inspiration for Conan Doyle's Hound of the Baskervilles and other literary gems, Dartmoor offers walking out  and outdoor pursuits aplenty in spectacular scenery.  On clement days, the views are nothing short of stunning.

Devon offers the full package for a perfect seaside holiday where the beauty of the countryside and seaside can easily be included in any itinerary. Torquay  and The Grand hotel offer the perfect base.

Take a minute and browse the pages of our destination guide.  We have included a list of events scheduled to take place in and around Torquay in 2009.  It offers something for everyone. 

It's worth bookmarking it as a favourite page as it will be updated as and when we receive confirmation of dates currently not available and of course, we'll always be adding new events.